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NY A09170
Bill
Status
10/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Requires physicians, physician assistants, specialist assistants, and registered nurses to complete menopausal health training by July 1, 2026, and every four years thereafter
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Training must cover perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause stages, common signs and symptoms, treatment options, and potential mental health impacts
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Medical students, medical residents, and physician assistant students must complete the training as part of their orientation programs
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Authorizes the Department of Education to require menopausal health continuing education for licensed social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychoanalysts, and creative arts therapists
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Exemptions available for practitioners who demonstrate no need due to the nature of their practice or who have completed equivalent training, with exemptions requiring renewal every four years
Legislative Description
Requires course work or training in menopausal health for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, mental health practitioners, psychologists and social workers.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026